January 31, 2026 | 3:00 PM | Annex
Melody Shen, flute
Lucas Wong, piano
Muzewest Concerts proudly presents the Canadian recital debut of 19-year-old flutist Melody Shen, a rising star whose luminous tone and expressive artistry have captivated audiences worldwide. A student of Carol Wincenc at The Juilliard School and also accepted into the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris by unanimous jury, Shen has won top prizes at competitions including the Severino Gazzelloni International Flute Competition and the Camerata International Artists Competition. For this special debut, she will be joined by Vancouver’s own Lucas Wong, whose artistry and sensitivity make him an ideal collaborator for this brilliant young musician.


PROGRAM
Verdi / Tabillione: La Traviata Fantasy
Claude Debussy: Petite Suite - En Bateau
Franz Schubert: Variations on "Trockne Blumen”
- Intermission -
Benjamin Godard: Suite de Trois Morceaux Op.116
J.S. Bach: Partita in A minor for Solo Flute
Lowell Liebermann: Sonata for Flute and Piano